Medrol Active
developed to alleviate severe inflammatory conditions effectively.
Strengths: 4 · 8 · 16mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Medrol
- Therapeutic class
Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- Contraindications
systemic fungal infection; hypersensitivity to methylprednisolone
- Precautions and warnings
regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; avoid sudden cessation
- Minor side effects
insomnia; increased appetite; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
mood changes; impaired glucose tolerance; hypertension
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
developed to alleviate severe inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C, in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
NSAIDs; antidiabetic agents
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in paediatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression — requires immediate medical attention; osteoporosis — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
It is a synthetic corticosteroid that modulates inflammatory and immune responses by suppressing key inflammatory proteins and cytokines.
Medrol Active
developed to alleviate severe inflammatory conditions effectively.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Methylprednisolone
- Listed indication(s): Inflammation, Allergic States
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 4 mg1300-4-mg-15505
- 90 tablets - 8 mg1300-8-mg-15510
- 90 tablets - 16 mg1300-16-mg-15497